United States Postal Service
Fall on same level due to tripping on uneven surface — Fractures — WASHINGTON, UTAH
| Employer | United States Postal Service | Report ID | 2021087147 |
| Address | 25 W Telegraph Street | City, State ZIP | WASHINGTON, UTAH 84780 |
| Event Date | August 22, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Hip(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to tripping on uneven surface | Source of Injury | Sidewalk, path, or outdoor walkway irregularity |
| Industry (NAICS) | 491110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 37.13000, -113.51000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee tripped on uneven concrete while delivering a package. The employee fell, suffering compound hip fractures.
Incident Summary
On August 22, 2021, a worker at United States Postal Service in WASHINGTON, UTAH suffered fractures to the hip(s). The incident was classified as fall on same level due to tripping on uneven surface, with sidewalk, path, or outdoor walkway irregularity identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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